Carotid Artery Pulses Next, palpate between the SCM and the trachea to feel the carotid artery pulse. Have the patient turn slightly toward you to relax the neck muscles.

Learn about the benefits of a carotid endarterectomy and what conditions it can treat. This article also looks at risks, recovery, and more.

Despite being classified as "low-risk" due to having less than 50% carotid artery narrowing, a significant number of patients with mild carotid stenosis continue to experience recurrent ischemic ...

Long-term results from the largest randomized trial of stenting and surgery have shown that the procedures are equally ...